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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

A man was charged with aggravated battery after stabbing someone during a bar fight. At the time of the incident, he was heavily intoxicated from consuming substantial amounts of alcohol and drugs. He claims that his intoxication prevented him from forming the intent required for the crime. Based on the law governing criminal responsibility, which statement about his defense is MOST accurate?

  • Voluntary intoxication may excuse criminal liability if it diminishes the intent required for the crime charged.

  • Voluntary intoxication is a mitigating factor in sentencing but not a defense to criminal liability.

  • Voluntary intoxication can reduce culpability if it impairs a defendant’s ability to understand their actions.

  • Voluntary intoxication is not accepted as a defense for general-intent crimes such as aggravated battery.

Multistate Bar Examination
Criminal Law and Procedure
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